My wife is Wu Zetian

Chapter 874 How can I allow others to snore on the side of the bed?

Wu Zetian was also very far-sighted, otherwise she might have tried her best to ensure the Tang Dynasty's rule over the Western Regions after she became emperor.

Now she also saw the threat that the rising Tibet posed to the Tang Dynasty.

After a while, Tubo will definitely take action against the Western Regions, and it will be difficult there by then.

"Auntie, we must not let Su Dingfang go to the Western Regions. The situation there is very different from that of Tubo.

Only by allowing Su Dingfang to stick to Tubo can he realize his plan to destroy Tubo.

As for the Western Regions, any of the several princes can do the job. If you are afraid that Duke Lu and Duke E are too old, you can let the British Duke pass.

Dealing with those Turkic remnants is just a matter of course for the British! "

Hearing Wu Zetian talk about the Western Regions, Li Yanran immediately reacted.

If the Tang Dynasty had not transferred Su Dingfang to the Western Regions to suppress the rebellion after the Battle of Wuhai, Tubo might have been beaten to pieces.

What she wanted to do this time was not only to promote a decisive battle between Tang Dynasty and Tubo, but also to let Su Dingfang preside over the entire war.

We must not let him be transferred to the Western Regions under the pretense and then come back from the Western Regions.

Once Tubo is given time to prepare, it will not be that easy to win this battle.

"Do you know why your father relies so much on Su Dingfang now and doesn't make much use of the other three princes?"

Wu Zetian glanced at Li Yanran and asked her slowly.

"Aniang, are you saying that my father is actually afraid of the strength of the three princes, so he deliberately suppresses them?"

Li Yanran glanced at my mother and immediately understood what she meant.

"Yes, these princes have outstanding military exploits and have rich connections in the military.

The reason why your father did not send them to the battlefield was not only to allow them to recover well, but also to curb their power.

So you want Li Ji to go to the Western Regions. What if something goes wrong? "

Wu Zetian nodded. The first thing that the person in power wanted to think about was the balance.

Which of these people is not a ruthless character who was killed from a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood? If they were released, no one knew what the consequences would be.

"Auntie, Su Dingfang cannot go to the Western Regions no matter what. In fact, Li Ji is still very good. He will never betray the Tang Dynasty. My daughter can guarantee you this.

So I ask my mother-in-law to persuade my father not to do such a thing! "

Li Yanran was depressed. Although Su Dingfang was the first choice when there was a problem in the Western Region, he was not irreplaceable.

Li Ji may be better at fighting than Su Dingfang. If it's just because of a fear, just leave such a military god alone.

It eventually led to the defeat of the war against Tibet, which was something she could not accept.

"Let's talk about it then. Just remember, you must never take the initiative to tell your father about supporting Su Dingfang in Jishi Mountain. Do you understand?"

Wu Zetian sighed. Although he said he would not trust the people he hired, he would not use the people he suspected.

But the emperor was not afraid of some of the generals who led the army. It was not easy to let Li Ji go to the Western Regions.

After all, he was not a general trained by him, and he would have doubts about anyone else.

"Yanran understands!"

Li Yanran nodded. He was not stupid Li Hong, so how could he be looking for trouble?

Even if the father is afraid of Li Ji, it's not like there is no one else in Datang.

Isn't there another Xue Rengui from Three Arrows Dingtian Mountain? There should be no problem for him to go to the Western Regions.

I’ll still have to say something when the time comes.

I really am a good young man who loves his country and his people.

"Your Majesty, your Majesty is here!"

While the two were talking, Duofu also walked in and told the news of Li Zhi's arrival.

"Remember what you promised grandma, and look at my eyes when the time comes!"

"Here!"

As soon as the two of them finished speaking, they saw Li Zhi walking in at a fast pace.

"Mei???"

Li Zhi was about to call Wu Zetian when he walked in, but he saw Li Yanran at a glance, and immediately had the idea of ​​​​leaving.

This little girl is definitely up to no good. Is she here to cheat her out of her money again?

"I have met your Majesty!"

"My son has met my father!"

Wu Zetian and Li Yanran saluted Li Zhi together, but the other party had no choice but to go in.

"Xiao Yanran, if you don't stay well in your fiefdom, why did you come back to the palace?"

Li Zhi nodded to Wu Zetian and asked Li Yanran directly.

He cares more about Li Yanran's purpose than military affairs.

"Father, Yanran doesn't miss you anymore, she came here specially to see you with cakes!"

Li Yanran also curled her lips, listen to what you said is human language.

Why don't I just stay in the fiefdom and come back to the palace?

It's really annoying.

"Pull it down. Who doesn't know that you are famous for not going to the Three Treasures Hall for anything? Let me tell you first that I don't have any money to give you. Your mother's golden Buddha will have to figure out its own solution."

Li Zhi rolled his eyes at Li Yanran, "Do you miss me?" You have to believe me.

Your temperament belongs to me, and everyone in the entire palace knows it.

"Auntie, look at my father, how can he look at me like this!"

Li Yanran quits. You can think about some things, but it would be too hurtful to say them.

Didn’t I just ask you for ten thousand taels of gold? As for being so vindictive?

"Your Majesty, you really made the mistake of blaming Yanran this time. She just told me that the golden Buddha will be completed soon."

Wu Zetian also covered her mouth and smiled before opening her mouth to explain to Li Yanran.

"Did I blame you wrongly? Why don't I believe it so much!" Even though Wu Zetian said so, Li Zhi still didn't believe it.

After all, he was frightened by Li Yanran, so there was no harm in being careful.

"Father, you think that your beard and I will die together, right?"

Li Yanran put her hands on her hips and showed her teeth.

"You'd better forget it, I'm afraid of you!

Now that I have seen you, if you have nothing to do, go back to the fiefdom as soon as possible. Your father has important matters to discuss with your mother and queen! "

Li Zhi quickly covered his beard, this girl was famously fierce.

If he really offended her, his beard would suffer.

"Father, if you want to say that, if my daughter still hasn't left, I want to hear what big things you want to hide from me!"

Li Yanran immediately understood that Li Zhi must be discussing the matter of Jishi Mountain.

If she leaves now, wouldn't it be in vain?

"you"

Li Zhi was also angry at Li Yanran. I am discussing military and national affairs. Why are you just joining in the fun?

"Your Majesty, let Yanran be here. She is naturally smart. If we are in trouble, she might be able to help with some advice!"

Wu Zetian also smiled. She didn't want Li Yanran to leave now.

Maybe she can help play the drums, after all, no one knows what Li Zhi is thinking now.

"That's fine, everyone, please retreat!"

"Here!"

Duofu and Ruian, who were standing at the door, also looked at each other, bowed and retreated, not forgetting to close the door when they left.

"Your Majesty, do you have any important military affairs to discuss with me?"

Wu Zetian also gave Li Zhi the main seat, then took a piece of mousse cake and handed it to Li Zhi's mouth.

"Actually, it's nothing. This is delicious. Li Yanran, you don't know how to get the fish earlier when you have such a good thing!"

Just as Li Zhi was about to speak, he was overcome by the taste of the mousse cake and shouted at Li Yanran with wide eyes.

"Didn't I bring it to you as soon as I made it? Poor father, you still think I have ulterior motives. If I had known this, I wouldn't have eaten it for you!"

Li Yanran pouted beside her and muttered softly.

"Meiniang, look at this!"

Li Zhi didn't hear what Li Yanran muttered, and handed Su Dingfang's fold to Wu Zetian while eating the cake.

"Xing Guogong defeated the 80,000 Tibetan army again at Jishi Mountain?"

After reading the excerpt, Wu Zetian also pretended to be surprised and said to Li Zhi.

"Yes, I came here precisely for this matter. Now Su Dingfang wants Datang to send another 150,000 troops to Jishi Mountain. After the training is completed, he will attack the Tibetan mainland.

But Ren Yaxiang and Du Zhenglun believed that a decisive battle with Tubo would enlarge the Tuhun Valley and be detrimental to the Tang Dynasty.

Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Jingde and Li Ji supported Su Dingfang's plan and believed that now was the best time to attack Tibet.

I was a little undecided for a while, so I came to ask your opinion. "

Li Zhi nodded and directly stated the focus of the fight.

"Then what does Your Majesty think? Is it offensive or defensive?"

Wu Zetian did not reply to Li Zhi immediately, but asked Li Zhi what he really thought.

After all, he is the number one person in the Tang Dynasty, and the other party's thoughts will determine the direction of everything.

"From the bottom of my heart, I want to support Su Dingfang's attack on Tubo and capture this good neighbor in one fell swoop. Otherwise, I would not have started a war with Tubo to help Tuhun Valley.

But Tubo is not one of those small countries in the Western Regions. To defeat it requires protracted battles and countless money and food supplies.

I am also afraid that when we attack Tubo, those wolf cubs from the Western Regions will jump out, and then we will really be in a dilemma. "

Li Zhi glanced at Wu Zetian and expressed all his tendencies and worries.

He wanted to fight but didn't dare to fight now. After all, Datang's stalls were too big and it would be difficult to just defend them.

If he went to full-fledged war with Tubo, the situation would be really unpredictable for him.

"Your Majesty, we must continue to suffer the chaos, and we cannot hesitate now.

If you really want to completely destroy Tubo, then ignore the possible troubles in the Western Regions for the time being and fully support Xing Guogong's war.

After all, Tibet has now begun to show its greed for the Western Regions. If it cannot be completely defeated, their hands will eventually reach out.

Once those rebellious officials and traitors in the Western Regions get the support of Tubo, they will inevitably turn the Western Regions upside down.

Even if the Tang Dynasty can send troops to suppress it, there will still be endless wars. "

Wu Zetian glanced at Li Zhi and directly spoke the words she had organized.

"So you support me in sending troops against Tubo?"

Hearing Wu Zetian's words, Li Zhi also raised his eyebrows and asked Wu Zetian.

"I just said it based on the current and future situation. If your Majesty insists on asking me, then I support sending troops to support Su Dingfang."

Wu Zetian nodded.

Since Li Zhi wanted to go to war in his heart, it would be easy to talk about it.

"Xiao Yanran, don't you want to listen? You can't be dumb and tell me what you think!"

Li Zhi glanced at Li Yanran aside and asked her.

"Father, Yanran doesn't know anything else. I only know one sentence. How can I allow others to snore next to the bed?"

(End of this chapter)